I have always had a strong compassion for animals, both domestic and wild. I confess that there a few that I am less passionate about than others, especially the slithery poisonous critters. For several years I have been on a roster to feed 27 cats that thrive in our local cat colony. All the cats are desexed and live in the toitoi on the edge of the carpark in my local shopping centre. Why are they there? Unfortunately people do not desex their cats and they breed, people also dump kittens and cats. As a consequence we get cat colonies. Our cats are not feral, do not attack the wildlife and are fit and healthy, some even getting a bit fat.
My mother tells me I have been rescuing cats and dogs from the age of 4. Apparently I used to find "lost" dogs and cats as a young child and bring them home. My mother would then have to find the owners. I was convinced these were orphans with no homes. What a sucker.
All my cats have been strays. Penny, my new cat, was found starving and almost dead from dehydration on our drive in the summer of 2005. She is now a very happy cute and fluffy cat that still retains some of her wild ways. She loves watching the birds and catches butterflies and lizards. Hmm. Her photo is above.
